As the 2026/27 A-League season begins, we break down the campaign-openers for both Phoenix sides and Auckland FC's men.

The Black Knights begin their title defence with as 3-1 home win over Melbourne City, with new boy Lachlan Bayliss shining on debut.

The Phoenix men also claim a major scalp to start their campaign, upsetting Victory 2-1 in the capital, but the women go down 2-1 to Melbourne City in a grand final rematch.

Football Fever is your weekly podcast to keep up with all the action from the beautiful game!

Our voice of football, Jason Pine, and NZ Herald journalist Michael Burgess follow Auckland FC and Wellington Phoenix on their quest for an A-League title - all the goals, all the drama, all the glory!

Plus, the latest news and updates from our national teams and kiwis playing overseas.

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Football Fever is back ahead of the new A-League season!

Can Auckland FC back up their championship season, having lost several key players and their entire coaching staff?

Under new head coach Chris Greenacre, will the Wellington Phoenix be good enough to improve on last season's eighth-place finish?

And having strengthened their squad, are the Phoenix women favourites for the title?

Football Fever is the weekly podcast to keep up with all the action from the beautiful game!

Our voice of football, Jason Pine, and NZ Herald journalist Michael Burgess follow Auckland FC and Wellington Phoenix on their quest for an A-League title - all the goals, all the drama, all the glory!

Plus, the latest news and updates from our national teams and kiwis playing overseas.

Download Football Fever every Monday on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts - powered by Newstalk ZB.

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Jason Pine is joined by former All White and now football commentator and analyst David Chote to review the World Cup final.

Spain add a second World Cup star to their shirt after a 1-0 win over Argentina, having dominated a sometimes dull decider.

With their 20th shot, Spain found an extra-time winner through Ferran Torres, with Argentina's spoiling tactics eventually proving fruitless.

Meantime, England finish third after a remarkable bronze medal match, beating France 6-4.

Football Fever's Cup Edition is your daily dose of World Cup insight and analysis.

New episodes every weekday afternoon!

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